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We're back once AGAIN, for Afronerd Radio's Mid Week in Review broadcast-this Wednesday at 7pm eastern standard.  Listen to Dburt and Captain Kirk unravel the following current event laden topics:  a University of Texas professor is accused of racism for affirming that the root cause for underperforming Black students is tied to culture and single parenting; the latest Man of Steel trailer makes it to the net; Dburt calls the Rob Redding show to break down the latest Jamie Foxx as Django "nontroversy" and lastly, tennis player, Caroline Wozniacki is in hot water for what some have deemed racially insensitive for her on court Serena Williams impersonation.  Call the hosts live at 646-915-9620. 

Welcome to the Double-feature/Grindhouse edition of Afronerd starting with The Comic Shoppeat 6pm and ending with Afronerd featuring Captain Kirkat 7pm. For The Comic Shoppe, join Daryll B., Captain Kirk and Dburt as they discuss the following "pulp" culture topics: the crew's initial impressions of the new Star Trek into the Darkness teaser trailer which was released on the net a few days ago; our take on the latest Arrow episode including an appearance by the Huntress; more on 2014's X-Men sequel, Days of Future Past; UK's Misfits gets greenlighted for a movie, including the return of the original cast; legendary Neo-Soul songstress/actress makes an appearance on Fox's Fringe and lastly, a synopsis of David Brother's 4th Letter blog entry on race, comics and the evolution of Marvel's Luke Cage. Call the hosts live at 646-915-9620. Next up, this week's Afronerd Radio broadcast.  Listen to Dburt and Captain Kirk at 7pm eastern as they wax on the following weekly "goings on": the crew welcomes back colleague

Now's the time to keep our show description cultured, informative and brief.  Join Captain Kirk and Dburt Wednesday at 7pm to discuss the following topics: picking up where we left off regarding past shows (2.5 men and Angus Jones' meltdown, and our Powerball fantasises); the trials and tribulations of Susan Rice;  more on the Javon Belcher tragedy; what happens when a mother puts her child up for adoption without telling her husband; love him or hate him, Bill O'Reilly is right when it comes to Gangnam Style and lastly, is Manhattan Institute fellow, author and columnist, Dr. John McWhorter correct with his recent NY Daily News positing that racism is waning?  Call the hosts live at 646-915-9620.  

Please accept our apologies for Wednesday's preempted broadcast but we promise to make up for lost time with tonight's double feature show!  Let's keep it terse and to the point, folks!  Join Dburt, Daryll B. and Captain Kirk for The Comic Shoppe airing at 6pm.  The topics on the table this time are:  the crew extrapolates the true meaning behind a recent Washington Post blog entry that examines the rise of the Black nerd;  DC comics has announced the 2013 release of an event comic series centered on the exchange of hero match ups with (other heroes') different villains; and with the news of this forthcoming series. the team ponders on other changes or storylines that would be would considered if they were in control of their favorite comic companies; the truth behind Joseph Gordon Levitt taking on the mantle of the bat for the next Dark Knight/JLA proposition as well as additional pulp/pop related issues that are bound to come up during this Yuletide airing.  Call the hosts live at 646-915-9620. And would y

We're gambling that our faithful listeners have had their fill of turkey, stuffing and Black Friday avarice and are ready for some entertaining and informative straight talk from their "Podcast Avengers!"  Check out the Grindhouse Sundays edition of our broadcast with The Comic Shoppe airing at 6pm and Afronerd Radio batting second at 7pm.  On The Shoppe-Daryll B., Captain Kirk and Dburt discuss the following: director, Peter Ramsey is being touted as the "Obama" of animation with the upcoming release of his CGI Rise of the Guardians film; our thoughts on the new BSG: Blood and Chrome web series; the Avengers encounter Ultron in a special 10 part comic series;  Dburt finally sees Skyfall and actor/comedian Patton Oswalt talks about his time with Wesley Snipes on the set of Blade: Trinity. And then there's Afronerd featuring Captain Kirk at 7pm!  Listen to The Captain and Dburt wax about the following topics: there appears to be even more post re-election racism tales (AZ gun shop owner, the police and colleg

Happy Pre Turkey Day, folks!  We figure that you might want to get a "slice" of wisdom to accompany your cranberry sauce as you listen to Afronerd Radio'sMid Week in Reviewtonight at 7pm eastern.  Listen to Dburt and Captain Kirk elucidate on the following topics this (mid) week:  the crew picks up on a few issues that were left unexplored from the last airing (Bill Maher believes that President Obama should now invoke the "angry Black man" stance and video gamers vs medical residents); for our "Blue Area" segment. we highlight the achievements of a budding 15 year old engineer from Sierra Leone who paid a visit to M.I.T.; more on the Hamas vs Israel conflict and if time permits, a discussion of the fiery conservative musings of Mr. Carroll Michael via is ever popular Youtube videos.  Call the hosts live at 646-915-9620.

Let's just get straight to the point, folks!  Check for our special double feature-Grindhouse Sundays broadcast with The Comic Shoppe  and Afronerd Radio airing at 6pm and 7pm, respectively.  For the Comic Shoppe, Daryll B., Captain Kirk and Dburt discuss the following: picking up from last week's show, how and why do comic fans of color support a hobby that is so White super heroic centric; our thoughts about the future of Fringe now that its fifth and final season is coming to a close; a recent Comics Beat piece compares fake female geekdom to blackface minstrelsy (huh?) and lastly, more thoughts on Star Wars VII with talks of many of the original cast making appearances almost 40 years post the first movie...whoa!   Next up, we have Afronerd Radioat 7pm with Dburt and Captain Kirk discussing the following current event centered topics: more on the Petraeus/Emo sex scandals; former CNN news anchor and now BET Don't Sleep host, TJ Holmes appears to be having trouble garnering an audience at the famed neo-mi

Our variety of topics runneth over folks!  Welcome to Wednesday's Mid Week in Review broadcast, courtesy of Afronerd Radio.  Pull up a seat and listen to Dburt and Captain Kirk (at 7pm-EST) unpack the following issues:  yet MORE Obama post re-election fodder-citizens (for now) from 20 states have petitioned to secede from the Union; a distraught AZ wife fearing of an Obama win,  mows down her husband because he refused to vote; in Blue Area news, four Nigerian girls invent a generator that can produce power for up to 6 hours on urine (whoa!); from General Patraeus to Elmo's Kevin Clash, sexual improprieties know no bounds and if time permits, a brief discussion on Microsoft getting closer to creating a Star Trek inspired universal (language) translator.   Call the hosts live at 646-915-9620!

Thank Odin All that election stuff has finally dissipated so that we can get back to more important matters like comic books, sci-fi and video gaming!  Welcome to Grindhouse Sundays, folks!  Double Fun and Double broadcasts!  Join Dburt, Daryll B. and Captain Kirk, this Sunday at 6pm (EST) at The Comic Shoppe show to hear them opine on the following topics:  the team's thoughts on the best (and worst) movie/TV reboots or re-imaginings; a query for the crew and audience-why exactly do Black fanboys collect comics that highlight White super-heroism?;  with DC announcing that their comic line is going "full digital" isn't it time to officially proclaim that the "Modern Age" has transitioned into the "Digital Age" of comicdom and lastly, if time permits, a discussion concerning the new Bond film, Skyfall (including more Idris Elba/007 replacement  talk).        An if gooey comic goodness discourse wasn't enough-enter Afronerd Radioat 7pm.  Captain Kirk and Dburt will discuss the following  newsworthy issues: mor

Greetings and Good Tidings to our ever expanding listenership and loyal supporters!  Well, you all know what we are going to talk about, so we aim not to disappoint!  Join your "Podcast Avengers," Dburt and Captain Kirk this evening along with our favorite political correspondent-journalist/author, Norman Kelley (The Head Negro in Charge Syndrome; Rhythm and Business) to discuss last night election results (if you haven't guessed, Mr. Obama Goes to Washington...AGAIN).  If time permits, we will try to also discuss some of the current event laden issues that were left on the table per the last episode.  Call the hosts live at 646-915-9620!

Boy, do we have a show for you!  Mark your calendars for this Sunday, November 4th, when Afronerd Radio interviews noted author/filmmaker, Nelson George and legendary music producer, Arthur Baker regarding their latest project-a Kickstarter campaign seeking funding for a documentary entitled, Finding the Funk.  And remember folks, this is our Grindhouse Sundays show!  At 6pm, tune in to The Comic Shoppe segment to listen to Dburt, Daryll B. and Captain Kirk discuss the current "goings on" in the world of comics, sci-fi, video gaming, fantasy and generalized "nerd/geek" culture.  And if that wasn't enough to satiate your palate, check out the aforementioned interview with Messrs. George and Baker for the second half at 7pm.  Call our hosts live at 646-915-9620.  AGAIN folks, this is certainly NOT the show to miss!     

Keeping it simple and copacetic!  Join Captain Kirk and Dburt tonight at 7pm for more contemplative, entertaining and oftentimes provocative talk courtesy of Afronerd Radio-The Mid Week in Review edition.  The topics up for grabs during this particular colloquium are:  "Frankenstorm" Sandy's aftermath on the east coast 30 plus dead and immeasurable property loss; continuing some of Sunday's issues that were left on the proverbial table (i.e. multiverse theories; Univ. of Miss first Black Homecoming queen); more campaign news; first Marvel and now Lucasfilm-Disney appears to be buying Indiana Jones and Darth Vader for 4 billion and if time permits, actress Zoe Saldana's upcoming portrayal of jazz legend Nina Simone seems to be ruffling some feathers in the Black community over charges of ethnicity and colorism.  Call the hosts live at 646-915-9620. 

Salutations, Crumpets and Cornbread, citizens!  Our double matinee/Grindhouse Sundays broadcast starts with The Comic Shoppe Showat 6pm featuring our special guest, Mr. David Walker, writer/co-creator of the upcoming sci-fi graphic novel entitled, Number 13.   We will be interviewing Mr. Walker regarding his latest '13" project as well as his work with Dark Horse Comics.  And in addition, the "Podcast Avengers" (Daryll B., Capt. Kirk and Dburt) will be unpacking the latest news in the world of sci-fi, comics, fantasy and film.  Call the hosts live at 646-915-9620!   And if the Comic Shoppe wasn't enough "edutainment" for your senses, Afronerd Radio bats second at 7pm with your hosts, Dburt and Captain Kirk.  The issues at hand are: picking up from the Mid Week broadcast, The University of Mississippi chooses its first Black Homecoming queen; recent polling suggests that racism toward minorities is at a fever pitch in the wake of the current presidential campaign season; Cloud Atlas, the latest sci-fi tour de

And yet another show unfolds in record time!  Don't forget to set your clocks for this Wednesday at 7pm when your Podcast Avengers, Dburt and Captain Kirk unpack the following current event laden topics:  a brief synopsis of the third and final presidential debate; continuing last show discussion regarding new polling that asserts that minorities are joining the LGBT comminity in greater numbers than Whites; Dburt calls the Rob Redding Show which segues into a discussion into: 1) interracial vs INTRAracial violence and 2) a local crime that disturbs the hosts on a personal level and lastly, if time permits,  a University of Mississippi student makes history (and Dburt disapproves).  Call the hosts live at-646-915-9620. 

Hello, True Believers!  Welcome to another fascinating and funky edition of Afronerd Radio'sGrindhouse Sundays!  Always double the time and double the fun.   Check out The Comic Shoppe at 6pm where the hosts, Daryll B., Captain Kirk and Dburt discuss this week's following pulp inspired issues:  Dark Horse Comics has an upcoming dystopic comic entitled, Number 13 featuring a young Black cyborg; the Justice League movie gets a 2015 release date; just how many cross referenced aka "rip off" characters exist between comic book companies?; picking up from last week show, a ComicBookMovie.com op-ed posits that the lack of interesting villains is what hinders Black superhero films from being developed and lastly, our thoughts on the CW's new Arrow TV series.    And then batting second, Afronerd Radio airs at 7pm.  Dburt and Captain Kirk while utliizing their analytical conservative (and oftentimes independent) skills, will shed some light on the following topics:  metal detectors being used for a Jay-z concert and

Power to the citizens and all that jazz!  Welcome to Afronerd Radio's Mid Week in Review broadcast airing this evening at 7pm (EST) sharp! Join Dburt and Captain Kirk as they utilize their conservative (and oftentimes independent) stethoscopes to "diagnose" the following current event topics: last night's 2nd presidential debate appears to point to Mr. Obama rising from the ashes not unlike the mythical phoenix; noted conservative pundit/college president/author and recent filmmaker, Dinesh D'souza appears to have been caught in a rather embarrassing (if not hypocritical) predicament relating to infidelity; in tech or new invention news-stay tuned for the cable TV killer called, "Boxee" and a bike that was constructed out of cardboard; an upstate NY High School performs a blackface routine mocking Chris Brown and Rihanna and if time permits,  the Bachelor tv show receives a surprise court decision regarding its racial conundrum.   Call the hosts love at 646-915-9620.

It's that time once AGAIN, folks!  Just like a set of twins in those legendary doublemint gum commercials, check out our back to back broadcasts of The Comic Shoppe and Afronerd Radio at 6pm and 7pm, respectively.  Join Captain Kirk, Daryll B. and Dburt at 6pm for the Comic Shoppe when they discuss the following sci-fi, comic book, fantasy and video gaming topics:  Dburt talks about his Saturday visit to the NY Comic-Con; Cartoon Network viewers caught a surprise when Saturday's regularly scheduled Young Justice and Green Lantern shows were unceremoniously pulled off the air to be re-shown in 2013; and speaking of Comic-Con, Marvel CCO, Joe Quesada gave hints of another forthcoming movie announcement (Black Panther; West Coast Avengers?) ; Agent Coulson appears to have been resurrected for the upcoming SHIELD TV seriesand lastly, Mark Millar might be responsible for gluing the Marvel/Fox comic book movie universes together afterall.  Call the hosts live at 646-915-9620.  And then there's Afronerd Radio airin

What's going on, people!  SHOCKER! We have another show filled with fire and brimstone! (we hope!) set for this Wednesday at 7pm eastern.  Call the hosts live at 646-915-9620.  For this broadcast's Mid Week in Review segment, Dburt and Captain Kirk discuss the following current event topics: 2012 Nobel Prize winning scientist, John Gurdon was actually discouraged from pursuing a science career by a teacher in 1949; picking up from a missed issue from last week-Dburt's rediscovery of the Pan-African flag; per a Comicbookmovie.com op-ed, Black superhero films have difficulty getting greenlighted due to sub par villains; actress, Stacey Dash gets death threats for being "non-tribal" by supporting Mitt Romney for president and pending those pesky time constraints, we might be able to discuss a disturbing video that sheds more light and critique on NYPD's controversial stop and frisk initiative. 

It's finally Grindhouse Sunday, folks!  Welcome to our double feature shows with The Comic Shoppe batting first at 6pm and Afronerd Radio batting second at 7pm eastern standard.  Pull up a cozy seat and listen to Daryll B., Captain Kirk and Dburt the Afronerd as the unpack the following comic book, fantasy, sci fi and video gaming related topics:  although Daryll discussed the new Looper film, the Captain and Dburt finally got around to viewing it and extended review is needed; the Prometheus DVD will be released in a few days and the Easter eggs just provide further speculation (was the Charlize Theron character transgendered?....and is there a hint of a Blade Runner connection?);  more DC52 retconning (or is "pro-conning") implications with the latest Flash regarding his origin and whether Wally West makes an appearance;  and speaking of  "pro-conning," the Joker returns and lastly, if time permits, the crew's thoughts about new Fall animation (Green Lantern, Ben 10 and Young Justice).  Call in live at 646-

Hey,  folks! It's still Afronerd Radio'sMid Week in Review broadcast but with a twist-we invited back noted author and music journalist, Ms. Laina Dawes to give her the courtesy of completion.  Unfortunately, during her first visit to the show, due to time constraints, her interview was cut short!  Ms. Dawes returns to continue the conversation regarding her new book,  What Are You Doing Here?: A Black Woman's Life and Liberation In Heavy Metal. AGAIN, this colloquium will be one for the record books as both Team Afronerd and Ms. Dawes are kindred spirits-we endeavor to dismantle widely held and disseminated stereotypes.   Join in on the conversation by calling the hosts live at: 646-915-9620!